The 2022 vintage for Dry River was marked by climatic challenges and triumphs. A moisture-rich summer shaped the character of our wines, endowing them with purity and delicate structures. From September to December, the early growing season saw minimal spring frost events, resulting in a robust canopy with healthy budburst. The uniform bunch architecture and…
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We are pleased to introduce ourselves as the newly appointed Dry River team. This changing of the guard has come with great excitement (and nerves), as we understand the responsibility of becoming custodians of one of New Zealand’s heritage brands. You will have heard from the Roberston family regarding their decision to sell the vineyard…
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The Squeeze: a two-word descriptor of the 2021 vintage. A dry winter, with below-average rainfall in spring, was a foreboding sign of the struggle for water we would experience for the rest of the season. It was dry, and the vines had to work hard for every drop of water. Further to that, the key period of…
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Our focus at Dry River has always been to create wines with personality reflective of Martinborough’s soil, climate, and people. One of the key contributors to this vision is spontaneous fermentation because yeast is a wonderful indicator of what makes a region unique.
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We take a look at what happens when the best and brightest Dry River wines meet the curious palates of some of the world’s best and brightest young minds.
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Sauvignon Blanc might still be considered New Zealand’s flagship variety, but this Wine Enthusiast podcast episode looks at the other wines in New Zealand’s growing – and award-winning – portfolio.
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine talks to Wilco and other Wairarapa Pinot Noir producers about the drive to produce the country’s best.
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The Dry River annual magazine presents the 2019 edition. Fresh new content including articles, reviews, recipes, tasting notes and more!
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“We conclude this week’s run of features on New Zealand wines with a detailed look at one of the country’s superstars.” An article by Jancis Robinson, July 2019.
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Here we share an article written by Bob Campbell on our move towards Diam closures for some of our recent white wines.
Continue reading A Switch From Cork